Woody Stone, Cushman & Wakefield’s president of U.S. multifamily asset services, recently went on record to discuss the company’s goal to use technology and proptech to improve the team member experience.
“Today’s staffing challenges, both in finding and retaining staff and in the escalating payroll costs, are pushing us to innovate,” Stone tells Multifamily Executive.
One proptech solution being used by several Cushman & Wakefield properties is PrintWithMe, a printer amenity that offers residents an elevated wireless printing experience.
The service has proven to be an ideal fit for Cushman & Wakefield’s culture. In the words of Stone, “We are committed to creating a culture where we ‘Care First and Care Most’ for our clients, residents, and team members. This is what defines us.”
PrintWithMe takes care of Cushman & Wakefield residents by giving them 24/7 access to an amenity they love (take it from the Wall Street Journal), while keeping their personal information protected.
The solution takes care of property management teams by outsourcing all technical support, automatically shipping paper and toner when supplies are running low, and simplifying the budgeting process. Removing these operational burdens has helped reduce staff stress, prevent burnout and allow team members to focus on more important and more valuable tasks.
WithMe’s mission is to make lives better every day, and we are proud to be helping Custhman & Wakefield keep its promise to Care First and Care Most about its teams and its residents.
Interested in elevating the printer amenity at your property? Click here to find out how to become a PrintWithMe partner.
Apartmentalize 2023, hosted by The National Apartment Association, is just around the corner. Boasting more than 75 educational sessions and a seemingly endless array of networking opportunities, figuring out the best way to maximize your time can be daunting. But don’t fret. We’ve got you covered with 6 tips to ensure you have a great experience:
1. Come on, get app-y.
Well before you ever leave for Atlanta, familiarize yourself with the Apartmentalize 2023 app, available for iOS and Android.
Before using the app, you’ll need to create a myNAA Planner account using your registration email address and the ID number from your Apartmentalize confirmation.
Once you’ve created a myNAA account, you can log in to the app, and you’ll be able to look up education sessions, exhibitors and activities and add them to your itinerary.
At the conference, you can use the app’s interactive map to find exhibitors, access session handouts and even take notes.
2. Dress for success and to impress.
Most attendees will be in business casual attire. The days will be long, so be sure you’re comfortable, but also remember you’re representing your organization - and yourself! Take pride in your appearance.
Conference floors and meeting rooms can get chilly. Dress in layers to be sure you’ll always be comfortable.
3. Wear comfortable shoes.
Enough said.
4. Pack your bags.
Be sure you always have these two items with you during the conference:
5. Get social.
NAA does an incredible job populating their social profiles with helpful information. Before heading to the conference, be sure you are following #Apartmentalize on Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter or Instagram. Lean into the conversation on your favorite platform for an insider’s view of what is trending before, during and even after the conference.
6. Be flexible.
This may initially strike you as an impolite gesture, but if a session is not working for you, it’s okay to leave! NAA actually encourages that mentality!
Find another session that interests you. Meet up with peers outside the conference room who want to network and engage in dialogue about other topics. Invest your time wisely!
7. Visit the WithMe team (and all of the other amazing vendors)!
Fuel up with a cup of delicious SipWithMe coffee and find out how WithMe’s amenities can help you elevate your resident experience, save staff time and hassle, decrease your spend and control costs.
Here’s where you can find us:
Booth 508
June 8: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
June 9: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Prefer the VIP treatment? Schedule a time to meet with us here.
Feel like doing a little recon before Apartmentalize? Browse the LinkedIn profiles of everyone who will be attending:
We clearly like to toot our own horn, but seriously, take the time to visit with vendors that interest you. You will likely uncover new products and services that can help you elevate your property and improve operations!
We can’t wait to connect with you June 7-9 in Atlanta!
CHICAGO, September 9, 2021 - Today, PrintWithMe announced that WithMe, Inc would serve as a holding company for its business. This reorganization of their corporate structure comes after years of significant revenue growth and expands the WithMe enterprise mission to deliver innovative technologies beyond wireless printing on-demand.
"The reorganization of our corporate structure solidifies our expanding mission and signals a new wave of exciting technology solutions we will bring to clients and end-users," said Jonathan Treble, WithMe, Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer, "Our team has grown in numbers and in talent with several new members joining us every month and we are excited to launch new offerings in the coming months."
The move to the new structure headed by WithMe, Inc. supports the firm's accelerated expansion into new verticals and sets the stage for a diversified product offering. PrintWithMe will be joined by WithMe in supporting new offerings to the WithMe enterprise core client verticals with its new offerings: multifamily apartment communities, shared offices, and retailers.
About WithMe, Inc.
WithMe, Inc. is a diversified physical technology services holding company. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, PrintWithMe LLC, is ranked #659th by the 2021 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America and provides wireless printing services. Its mission is to provide simple and convenient technologies across retail, multifamily, shared offices, and other verticals. For more information, please visit withmeinc.co or follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Media Contact:
Kasie Valenti
kasie.valenti@printwithme.com
I’m excited to announce that PrintWithMe has made the 2021 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. Ranked #659th, joins the ranks of Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Patagonia, and other household names that gained their first national exposure as members of the Inc. 5000 list. 2020 was a challenging and unprecedented year. With so many challenges brought upon as a result of the pandemic, and the resulting fallout, many firms struggled to adapt and overcome the circumstances. Over the course of the pandemic, PrintWithMe has not only managed to adapt, but thrive under the circumstances. We’ve managed to hit many important milestones and continue to grow at a record pace. We expanded to over 2,000 locations across the country, became profitable for the first time, and grew our team to over 25 individuals. During this, we successfully transitioned to a remote-first model, and led the way for other companies to decentralize their workforce, all while maintaining the culture that has fueled our growth.
All of this would not have been possible without the dedication and contribution of each member of the PrintWithMe team, and our incredible clients. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and I’m looking forward to accomplishing more great things in the future.
TAA 2021 is around the corner and we are so excited for an in-person reunion with the Multifamily community!
The restaurant scene in San Antonio has labored through the COVID crisis and is now stronger than ever. With a myriad of quality selections, choosing where to go for lunch and dinner with your team while attending a conference can overwhelming. So, how about a little help from PrintWithMe?
We’ve put together a list of mouthwatering restaurants within walking distance from the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center for you to pick and choose from. Let’s dive right in!
CommonWealth Coffee House and Bakery
Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee and Bakery
$$ • 4 Stars on Yelp
Enjoy artisanal French pastries made by a third-generation baker from France together with freshly brewed, locally roasted coffee.
Mexican, Coffee, & Sandwiches
$ • 4 Stars on Yelp
Located in the historic arts village of La Villita and just steps away from the river walk, La Villita Cafe is a friendly, family-owned cafe that serves all-day breakfast, locally sourced coffee, and a rotating selection of craft beer on tap.
Rosarios Mexican Cafe y Cantina
Tex-Mex
$$ • 4 Stars on Yelp
Rosario's uncompromising attention to its food quality and customer service has earned the restaurant a reputation as one of the coolest and hippest destinations in the city. Over the years, Rosario's has received national and local recognition for its contemporary take on Tex-Mex cuisine.
German Deli
$ • 4 Stars on Yelp
Schilos Delicatessen serves breakfast all day and a comprehensive lunch menu. Known for their friendly staff, vintage atmosphere, as well as their staple deli selection including Reubens, split pea soup, and homemade rootbeer.
Tapas Bar, Cocktails and Beer
$$ • 4 Stars on Yelp
Serving traditional Spanish flavors to our menu lineup while infusing it with creativity from chef's specials, Toro Kitchen and Bar is a lively casual, yet sophisticated mature atmosphere with live music and flamenco.
Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee and Bakery
$$ • 4.5 Stars on Yelp
Brothers José and David Cáceres opened bakery-cafe La Panadería in 2014 to share their Mexican heritage and love for baking with the people of their adopted hometown of San Antonio, Texas.
New American, Bar, Vegetarian
$$ • 4 Stars on Yelp
Yard House, the modern American gathering place where beer and food lovers unite, is an upscale, casual eatery known for great food, classic rock music, an energetic vibe, and an endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best American craft and import beers.
Belgian, French
$$ • 4.5 Stars on Yelp
As the city's only Belgian bistro, the restaurant serves up masterfully prepared, traditional Belgian and French fare. situated in a warm and charming European setting. La Frite is also a family-owned business.
American Comfort Food
$$ • 4 Stars on Yelp
Maverick Texas Brasserie is both an everyday neighborhood hangout and a food-lover’s destination for special occasions. Where regulars will want to linger all day eating from small or large plates as they make memories over the open fire.
American Burgers, Lounges, Bar
$$ • 4 Stars on Yelp
When it comes to choosing the best Riverwalk bars to spend your time, the atmosphere certainly matters. The Esquire boasts the longest wooden bar top in Texas - over 100 feet of beer-soaked wood rubbed smooth by the elbows of a zillion tipplers.
Wine Bar, American Burgers
$$ • 4 Stars on Yelp
Zinc serves wines from all corners of the globe with an emphasis on champagne and domestic varietals, many offered by the glass. Zinc features bistro fare with a distinctively Southwestern flair.
Italian
$$ • 4 Stars on Yelp
SILO Restaurants and Food Network Star runner-up and Executive Chef Luca Della Casa announce the opening of NONNA Osteria, offering artisan Northern Italian cuisine, honoring the regional traditions and heritage of Chef Della Casa’s homeland.
Trips to the DMV are not always hassle-free. Make the experience better for both your guests and staff by offering a self-serve PrintWithMe printer amenity.
A trip to your local Department of Motor Vehicles (a.k.a. DMV or BMV) is traditionally a task many individuals dread. The dread is definitely understandable; nationwide, it’s unfortunately very common to expect long lines at the DMV in which you spend hours in line, only to find out that you forgot to bring with you a single important document that is needed for a new or expiring driver’s license. The possibility of being told to go home by DMV staff, print out the necessary document(s), and come back to stand in line for hours again is not something any of us want to experience.
Many DMV and BMV managers strive to improve guest experiences by implementing helpful solutions, such as offering online pre-registration, clarifying required documents online, setting up pre-checks at the door to assist customers before they even join the line, and more.
However, there’s one main obstacle standing between processing as many guests who walk through the door: guests that show up with incomplete documents.
Enter PrintWithMe. PrintWithMe is a self-serve,on-demand, wireless printing station that allows your guests to easily print out any documents they need right from their smartphones while waiting in line at your DMV location. Having a PrintWithMe printer at your DMV location helps in a number of ways:
PrintWithMe started working with DMV locations in 2020 after realizing the overwhelming number of Google reviews at DMVs reflecting frustrated customers who are complaining about traveling all the way to the DMV and then waiting in long lines for hours just to be turned away because they are missing a utility bill or a valid proof of address.
To learn more about how PrintWithMe is helping DMVs and BMVs to improve guest and staff experiences, we interviewed one of PrintWithMe’s early adopters, Bob Teodosio, the Owner of Deputy Registrar of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).
Q1: How long have you been partnering with PrintWithMe and how does it work at your Ohio BMV location?
Bob: We’ve been partnering with PrintWithMe since January 2020. The process is really seamless: when our customers are waiting in line and realize that they need something printed, a staff at pre-check will hand them an instruction sheet on how to use PrintWithMe and by the time it’s their turn, they’d tell our staff that they’ve printed their documents. Our staff pick up their documents and process their requests, and they’re out the door.
Q2: What is the biggest struggle your DMV experiences?
Bob: The biggest struggle in a DMV is usually managing the flow and getting people in and out the door as quickly as possible so that we can generate as many transactions in a day as possible.
Q3: What solutions have you implemented to help speed up the line?
Bob: The nice thing that we do here is having a staff stationed at the door to pre-check every customer that walks through the door. And let's say they are missing some pieces of proof of address, our door staff will tell the customer to go on and email their documents to the PrintWithMe printer. By the time they get to the counter, the document has already been printed. So there's no delay; it expedites the entire process!
Q4: How does having printing on-site help you stand out among other DMV or BMV locations and maximize your revenue?
Bob: If a customer comes in here with three IDs and a driver's license to process, and they don't have proof of address, I'm going to have to send them away. Once they walk out of the door, there’s no guarantee they’ll come back instead of going to other DMV locations, and [other DMV locations] are going to make the money. So my whole goal is to keep people inside the agency and not send them away without performing a transaction. That's the importance of having a PrintWithMe printer.
Q5: How does printing contribute to your customer experience?
Bob: Well, you can’t make everyone happy, but having PrintWithMe eliminates one reason for someone to be upset. Imagine having to already spend $50 or $60 on a sticker and being sent home just because you have to retrieve a piece of mail for proof of address–it’s pretty frustrating. So when I tell our customers that they can simply use PrintWithMe and it costs close to nothing, they’re thrilled.
Q6: What do your employees say about having a PrintWithMe at your location?
Bob: It makes my employees feel good and it’s made the atmosphere better! Think about it, customers no longer have to be turned away for missing a document that could be printed using PrintWithMe. Customers are in a better mood and when they get to the counter, they actually think that it’s so cool that we help them with printing. Instead of having a negative experience, everyone shares a positive one, because of PrintWithMe.
PrintWithMe is a proven and effective way to improve and elevate the DMV experience for both customers and staff alike. It helps (1) shorten wait times, (2) maximize revenue, and (3) increase the satisfaction of customers.
Contact us at sales@printwithme.com if you’re looking to upgrade the experience at your DMV location! Learn more at https://withme.com/printwithme/.
Wishing you a relaxing and safe holiday break, and a very Happy New Year!
From our entire team at PrintWithMe, we wish everyone very happy holidays and a Happy New Year! 2020 has been an incredibly challenging year for so many people around the world. Throughout these challenging times, we are so grateful and thankful for the support of our users and partners nationwide.
From the gracious recommendations we received in online reviews, to the sweet comments of support on our social media, your messages have always put smiles on our faces and empowered us to continue on our mission of making printing convenient for everyone, everywhere.
Here are just a few milestones PrintWithMe has celebrated in 2020:
As workforces nationwide transitioned rapidly into work- and school-from-home settings in 2020, printing has become increasingly essential. Being able to support and accommodate the shift of our users’ needs, both in apartment communities and retail settings, has made this year especially rewarding and fulfilling.
Thank you for going on this journey with us to improve printing experiences for everyone, and let's cheers to the New Year!
We look forward to growing together in 2021 and beyond!
Warmly,
The PrintWithMe Team
The 2020 holiday season is finally here! That means the season of gifting and gratitude has dawned upon us, and many of us are undoubtedly busy with holiday shopping. If you’ve already spent hours browsing through all the recent holiday sales and promotions, and are still not sure what to get for your friends and family, PrintWithMe has a simple yet thoughtful gift idea for you!
Enter Printable Gift Cards.
Gift cards are the best way to show your love and appreciation to someone without the worry of duplicating gifts (seriously, how many times have we been gifted too many hand cream in one year?). Plus, it gives the receiver the opportunity to purchase the item they truly want, versus what we think they want.
Printable gift cards also offer another advantage that is particularly important in 2020; with PrintWithMe printers in safe and more intimate locations throughout the country, you can avoid going into major shopping centers or supercenters to complete your purchases. With the COVID-19 pandemic still continuing, it’s important to make this holiday season as easy and safe as possible for yourself, and avoiding crowded malls is one way to be cautious.
To make your gift card extra special, you can even personalize the gifting experience by (1) including it in a greeting card, (2) sliding it into a beautiful envelope, or (3) putting in it one of these printable gift card holders!
Here’s a list of gift cards that allow you to print out a presentable gift certificate:
For the one who’s always looking for the next home upgrades:
For the one who always looks good:
For the tech lover:
For the DIY-er:
For someone with fur kids:
For the one who’s always hungry:
Have other ideas for great printable gift cards? Leave a comment below!
You can also get in touch with our team anytime to brainstorm other ways to use printing to make your holiday gifting season a more safe and convenient one.
Lastly, don’t forget to visit our Activity Center for more free Holiday Activities and Ideas!
Happy Gifting!
Here are the top four multifamily technologies featured at this year's annual NMHC OPTECH conference in Dallas.
Trending topics at NMHC OPTECH this year included artificial intelligence, data privacy, and self-guided tours.
Over 2,000 professionals in the multifamily industry attended this year's NMHC OPTECH Conference. If you haven't already, check out our blog post on the Key Takeaways from Optech 2019 for access to summaries of speaker presentations and slides from the conference.
Many of the speaker presentations at OPTECH focused in on the topics of data privacy, artificial intelligence, and self-guided apartment tours, so we've decided to make a list of companies that have developed innovative technology in some of these areas.
Here is our list of the top 4 companies at OPTECH 2019 with innovative technology that will change the leasing process for renters and save time for your property staff:
Apartment Geofencing | Precise Prospect Targeting
Apartment Geofencing is a brand new company founded in 2019 by Matthew Kilmurry. Apartment Geofencing uses Simpli.fi technology to create digital fences around target zones that rental prospects are likely to visit such as competitor properties, neighborhood points of interest, employers, and more. Prospects in these areas are served targeted mobile ads that encourage them to visit the property website or make an appointment for a tour.
Apartment Geofencing clients can also place a geofence around their own property as a conversion zone, so they can track how many prospects from their target zones actually enter their leasing office. With geofencing, digital advertising can replace traditional community outreach and foot traffic can be digitally tracked. Visit ApartmentGeofencing.com to learn more!
LeaseHawk | AI Leasing Agent (ACE)
LeaseHawk recently introduced a new AI Voice Assistant technology called ACE in the summer of 2019. ACE is a virtual leasing agent that can distinguish callers from residents or prospects and is able to set appointments, check apartment availability, answer leasing questions, and collect guest card info.
ACE technology is able to answer leasing calls when agents can't get to the phone. With nearly 49% of phone calls being missed by leasing office, ACE technology can help fill the gap and give prospects the info they need to continue their leasing journey.
Tour 24 | Always Open. Always Leasing.
One of the most popular topics at OPTECH was self-guided tours. According to survey data, 40% of U.S. adults have passed on a property because they couldn't find time to see it. Almost all renters want to see an apartment before leasing, yet it's extremely hard to get to a leasing office after work.
Tour24 has developed an app that prospects can use for self-guided apartment tours, so that properties are able to keep their doors open for touring 24/7. Renters can follow audio and text prompts on their mobile phones and learn about a community using the Tour24 app. Many management companies have begun to augment their leasing experience with self-guided tours for after hours touring and re-tours. Check out the Tour24 demo video here to learn more.
PrintWithMe | Secure Resident Printing
While printing isn't the most sexy tech innovation, PrintWithMe has developed a product that you'll want to put some thought into. PrintWithMe offers self-service printers that encrypt resident documents and delete them after printing is complete, so that their information is kept completely confidential.
Data privacy was a hot button topic at OPTECH because of the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) legislation taking effect in January 2020. PrintWithMe addresses data privacy concerns related to printing, so that can print private documents confidently knowing that their documents are secure. Printing support is also available 7 days per week for residents and all supplies are auto-ordered and shipped directly to the property, so that leasing staff don't have to spend time dealing with printer issues.
That's a wrap of our Top 4 Companies at OPTECH 2019! We hope you've enjoyed our roundup of some of the most innovative tech companies in #Multifamily at the moment. We hope to see you at OPTECH in Vegas next year!
Interior design company Havenly shares their top 5 insider design tips with PrintWithMe for refreshing your home office for the holidays.
For years, the holiday season is when many of us enjoy decorating our homes, patios, and if you’re a Property Manager, your apartment residents' common areas. While many of us are confined within our home offices in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is even more important to stretch our creative muscles and reimagine how our holiday purchases can contribute to a more joyful, inspiring, and productive work-from-home environment.
Not sure where to start? PrintWithMe had gathered five easy-to-implement decorating tips from our friends at Havenly, an online interior design company that provides customers highly personalized and affordable interior design consultation:
Thomas Lloyd, a designer at Havenly, shared with us that in addition to making an office space functional, it is also important to make your space inspiring. Enter wall arts.
It’s not only about time we refresh our Zoom background. Investing in an inspiring art piece to go onto the walls of your home office can help elevate your mood and create mental boundaries in your space. For an extra holiday touch, consider office artwork that brings the outdoors in and celebrates the season.
Online retailers like Society6 and Fine Art America are great places to start with your search for home office artwork. For a more personalized and unique space, you can even commission artists whose artistic style resonates with yours to create a customized piece for your home. You can find artists either locally or on Etsy.
Here’s one of our favorite home office pieces from Society6:
One of the challenges for transitioning from an onsite workplace environment to a work-from-home space is that many individuals do not have designated office areas in their homes, and perhaps do not have the necessary office furniture and tools needed to perform daily tasks in privacy. Often the lines between home life and work life are blurred in work-from-home spaces, and it can be tough to spend so many hours in one place.
“You can have a lot of pieces that look super stylish but when it comes to actually working there, it has to be an environment that you actually want to sit down and spend six to eight hours a day in,” said Lloyd.
Here’s the good news! The holiday season is packed with deals and discounts you can take advantage of such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and don’t forget Small Business Saturday – the day after Black Friday to support local independent businesses – if you’re planning on investing in quality home office furniture pieces.
Learn more about how to maximize your investment by purchasing multi-functional furniture suited for a work-from-home environment in this blog by Havenly.
Don’t wait until Spring for a spring cleaning. The holiday is a great time to clear out the clutter in your home, especially your work-from-home office.
“The lack of physical barrier about working from home makes setting a routine difficult but crucial to a healthy and functional workspace,” said Lloyd. He suggested investing in clutter solutions and desk accessories to help organize your space while adding flair to the design as well.
“For example, if you’re working with a lot of papers, invest in a great looking paperweight,” said Lloyd.
Check out these cute and affordable accessories for your desk!
If you are spending most of your time at the desk, why not inject some holiday spirit with fun and delightful knick-knacks and candles? Seeing cheerful holiday decor can help to increase your happiness at work, while also creating a space that more closely resembles seasonal, pre-COVID onsite holiday decorations.
As Lloyd suggested, you can either spruce up your entire workspace with holiday decorations or you can target smaller areas like your work desk by adding colors, textures, and scent to make it feel cozy and welcoming.
The most straightforward way is to light up candles of your favorite scents. From pumpkin spice to sandalwood, there are so many artisanal candle companies that offer scents that could remind you of your hometown, ones that boost your productivity or to support a good cause.
Whether you are a pro interior designer, or if you’re completely new to design, it’s always nice to have input from others on decor decisions – especially when it comes to big purchases like couches, desks, or bookcases.
“Some of our customers turn to us [Havenly] simply to validate their design direction and their purchases,” said Lloyd.
To help you optimize your design decisions, consider turning the decoration of your home office into a social-distancing activity that you can do with your family, roommates, or friends – either in person or virtually.
Start by creating a collaborative Pinterest board. Also, explore these apps with augmented reality capability to help you recreate the in-person shopping experience while connecting with your friends and family over Zoom!
We hope these home office design tips help to bring some more cheer to your holiday season! We know that staying productive and inspired is extremely important during these uncertain times, and we hope your home office refresh journey is a fun and relaxing one.
Companies like PrintWithMe and Havenly are dedicated to providing convenient solutions, from printing to interior design, to busy professionals like yourself to help you save time and money.
Learn more about PrintWithMe here or get in touch today!